Category 3 + quarantine$49
UK to New Zealand pet move kit
New Zealand's Category 3 process from the UK: identity check, titer window, dog tests, MPI permit and 10 days of quarantine, all dated.
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USA to New Zealand pet move kit
New Zealand treats the US as Category 3: an identity check at least 6 months ahead, a titer window, a long list of dog tests, a permit and at least 10 days of quarantine. The rules are changing to a new standard, and this kit handles both.
$49
Price in USD, taxes included. Checkout may show your local currency.
What's inside
USA_New_Zealand_User_Guide.docx
Every step in order, with the official source for each rule and a final checklist.
USA_New_Zealand_Timeline_TRACKER.xlsx
Type your flight date: every deadline is calculated and impossible dates turn red.
USA_New_Zealand_Vet_Brief_TEMPLATE.docx
A brief to hand to your vet so each appointment covers what the destination requires.
USA_New_Zealand_Document_Checklist_TEMPLATE.docx
Every document, who completes and endorses it, plus the questions to ask your airline.
USA_New_Zealand_Letters_TEMPLATE.docx
Editable letters and emails for the people and offices involved in your move.
Who it's for
- Owners moving a dog or cat from the US to New Zealand who want to prepare the steps themselves.
- Anyone starting at least 6 to 7 months before shipment.
- Owners caught between the 2021 and 2026 import health standards who need a clear plan for their date.
How the documents work together
Type your shipment and arrival dates in the workbook: it places the identity check and the primary vaccination at least 6 months ahead, keeps the titer sample between 3 and 12 months before shipment, fits each dog test and treatment in its window and shows the final exam within 2 days of shipment. The vet brief, checklist and letters follow the same steps.
Route check
| Item | What applies on this route |
|---|---|
| Classification | New Zealand treats the United States as Category 3: rabies absent or well controlled. |
| Which standard | The 2026 import health standard is in force since 1 July 2026. Until 1 April 2027 you may follow either the 2021 or the 2026 standard. From 1 April 2027, only the 2026 one. |
| Minimum lead time | About 6 to 7 months from zero: rabies vaccination at least 6 months before shipment and an official identity check at least 6 months before export. |
| Age and eligibility | At least 9 months old at shipment. Not more than 42 days pregnant. |
| Identity check | Identity Declaration Parts 1 and 2 by two different USDA-accredited vets at different clinics, at least 6 months before export, then Part 3 endorsed by USDA within 2 months of the second scan. |
| Rabies and titer | Vaccinated at 12 weeks or older, primary vaccination at least 6 months before shipment. RNATT result 0.5 IU/mL or more on a sample taken 3 to 12 months before shipment. |
| Permit | Permit to import required, applied for with the quarantine booking. Apply at least 8 weeks ahead (MPI guidance). Fee NZD 268.24 including GST. |
| Dog tests | Babesia gibsoni, Leishmania, Leptospira, heartworm, and Brucella canis for entire dogs, all within 30 days before shipment. Canine influenza vaccination or test (USA is a listed country). |
| Treatments | External and internal parasite treatments on fixed windows. Dogs also need heartworm and Angiostrongylus treatments within 5 days before shipment. |
| Final exam | By a vet within 2 days before shipment. |
| Certificate | Veterinary Certificate A (accredited vet) and B (left blank for APHIS). The health certificate, the RCF and, for entries before 1 April 2027, the OVD are ink-signed and embossed by USDA. |
| Arrival and quarantine | Auckland or Christchurch airport only. At least 10 days in an MPI-approved quarantine facility. |
What's not included
No veterinary service, no official certificate, no booking, no personal review of your file. The official certificates are issued or endorsed by your vet and the authorities; the kit links to them.
Format and delivery
Instant download after payment: a ZIP with 4 Word files (.docx) and 1 Excel workbook (.xlsx), personalised with your email and order number. Works with Microsoft Word and Excel, Google Docs and Sheets, LibreOffice and Apple Pages and Numbers. Download link valid 30 days, 5 downloads.
Questions about this kit
Which import health standard applies to my pet?
The 2026 standard applies since 1 July 2026. Until 1 April 2027 you may follow either the 2021 or the 2026 standard; from 1 April 2027 only the 2026 one. The workbook follows the 2026 standard, which is valid on every date.
How old must my pet be?
MPI guidance gives about 9 months of age at shipment for Category 3 countries, and a pet must not be more than 42 days pregnant.
Where does my pet arrive and for how long is quarantine?
At Auckland or Christchurch airport only, followed by at least 10 days in an MPI-approved quarantine facility.
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